EntertainmentThe Last of Us: Pedro Pascal was not the first choice of protagonist, says actorIn a recent interview, Jeffrey Pierce, who plays Perry in The Last of Us, revealed that another artist would have been quoted for the role of Kneeling

Since The Last of Us premiered on HBO, Pedro Pascal has been one of the most talked about names on social networks for his role in the plot. The actor, however, would not have been the producers’ first choice for the role of Joeldespite the similarities between the two.

With several successes under his belt, Pedro Pascal is well known among fans of Star Wars for starring in the series Mandalorian2019. This year, however, he also entered the video game hall of fame, playing the protagonist Joel in the live action series of the game franchise The Last of Usreleased by sony in 2013.

It turns out that, according to the actor Jeffrey Piercethat lives Perry on the Serie, Pedro Pascal would not have been the first name suggested by the producers for the role of Joel. In an interview with TheDirectwhile answering a question about his casting as tommya character he voices in the video game, pierce revealed that another actor would have emerged in the negotiations.

I think initially they talked to Mahershala Ali about interpreting Joelwhich was an obvious hint that I wasn’t going to play tommy… And when they climbed Pedro [Pascal]I knew that yes, that certainly would not happen, since I am older than Pedro Pascal.”

It is worth remembering that, in the The Last of Us, tommy miller is the younger brother of Joel. Therefore, as stated by Jeffreyan older actor who Pedro Pascal could not be cast in the role — and thus Gabriel Luna was chosen to live tommy.

The most curious point is that, while commenting on his own casting for the series, pierce ended up revealing that Pedro Pascal would not have been the first choice for the role of Joel. Instead of the main character Mandalorianthe producers of The Last of Us would have tried to climb the renowned Mahershala Aliin Blade It is Green Bookfor the main role of the plot.

Of course, winner of two oscarsone Golden Globe and a prize BAFTA, Mahershala Ali would be a captivating protagonist in The Last of Us. But it’s impossible to deny that, with more than 20 years of career and a huge resemblance to the video game character, Pedro Pascal it’s probably the best Joel that HBO could have found.